general problems of the 2010 Subaru Impreza

The contact owned a 2010 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated while her son was driving approximately 60 mph he said that he heard a loud bang from the engine compartment and saw smoke issue from under the hood. The son stated that an unknown warning light had illuminated. The son safely stopped the vehicle, exited and noted that more smoke was issuing from under the hood. The son stated that a small fire had ignited under the front end of the hood and eventually engulfed the vehicle. The police were on scene and called the fire department. The son was not sure if the fire department extinguished the flame with water or chemicals. The fire department issued a report. The car was towed to an impound lot and declared a total loss by the contact's insurance provider. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

Due to the secondary air pump constantly running it has over pressurized mt cylinder head and has caused coolant problems. Possibly has blown the head gasket by creating excessive back pressure in the cylinder.

My 2010 wrx sti hatchback is making a creaking/flexing/bending sound every time I depress my clutch pedal. I started to notice this about a month after I purchased my vehicle and at first I thought it was just a noise issue and upon further research I noticed that my clutch pedal/brake assembly is flexing and the spot welds are failing on the firewall. I have taken it to multiple dealerships in virginia and they all have said it is "normal" and refused to work on it saying my warranty has expired. I am not sure if the vehicle is safe to drive or if the assembly will stop working causing an accident, injury or death.

Cracked piston, cylinder 2 misfire.